Sergio Piñuelo Otero, Project Director at IWAC

Summary

22 years of project experience in water projects, of which 16 years are in D&B and T&C in SWRO desalination plants, BWRO desalination plants and WWT plants, under BOOT, EPC, FIDIC, Alliances and Contracts with Public Authorities.

So far, I have been involved in the construction of 7 SWRO desalination plant projects, three of which I managed as Project Manager, working with various companies and clients in different countries. In addition, I have also experience in bidding phase leading the elaboration and submission of some tenders related to SWRO Plants.

Proud to say that two of the SWRO desalination projects, working as Project Manager with two different companies, have been awarded as Desalination Project of the Year; Shoaibah 3 Expansion 2 (250 MLD) working with ABENGOA in Jeddah (KSA) awarded in 2020 and TKO Desalination Plant (137 MLD) working with ACCIONA in Hong Kong awarded in 2025.

Experience managing portfolios of over USD 500 million, working with large multicultural teams, private and public clients, across different geographies, which has provided me with an international mindset due to several working periods abroad in Algeria, Ghana, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and Australia.

Competent Engineer with strong planning and organizational skills, with developed problem-solving skills through work experience in different countries with different cultures and particular working standards.

A results-driven team player with a customer-oriented approach, an entrepreneurial mindset and passionate about seeking sustainable solutions for development.